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Making the call: the diagnosis of acute community-acquired bacterial sinusitis
1From the Division of Allergy and Immunology, The Scripps Clinic and Research Institute, La Jolla, California 92037, USA. annievole@yahoo.com
Background:
Although one of the most common illnesses encountered in the primary care setting, acute community-acquired bacterial sinusitis (ACABS) can be a challenge to diagnose.
Methods:
Existing diagnostic modalities ranging from clinical history to imaging studies used to diagnose ACABS are discussed.
Results:
Numerous methods exist but they do not distinguish well between viral and bacterial illness.
Conclusion:
Diagnosis of ACABS should primarily be made based on the clinical history. Other modalities provide useful information in select cases.
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